Most men I know don’t like to think about fashion, and they just buy whatever pleases them. As the weather changes, most of you will want to (or need to) replace the heavy boots, layers and thick sweatshirts with light cotton pants and shirts and sneakers. But you’ve got to do it right.

Sure, it snowed last week and it’s freezing outside and the first thing on your mind is a thick woolen scarf. Still, any true fashionista knows that it’s never too early to start planning your wardrobe for the next season.

Sweater dresses are a great way to show off your shape without sacrificing warmth. The silhouettes for this sweater tend to fall into one of two categories: slim or loose-fitting. Whichever shape you prefer, be sure to balance your bottom half by wearing wool tights and boots underneath.

As the December issues make their way to your doorsteps, newsstands and local convenience stores, it has become clear that winter fashion has yet again gone “retro.” The good news? These fashion-forward styles can be found deep inside your closets in between those flowered overalls and velour tracksuits you loved in the ’90s. Just do a little digging around and voila! You’re a winter fashion guru.

Finding a way to carry all of life’s necessities in a socially acceptable bag can be what separates the men from the boys. Although backpacks are both a safe and popular choice, they lack sophistication and maturity. Unless you’re on your way to the gym or a summer camp for 12-year-olds, leave the drawstring knapsacks at home.

Blue mood lights and upbeat music set the tone as this year’s St. Louis Fashion Week kicked off with a lively event. The seventh annual Project:Design! show, sponsored by Brown Shoe Company and ALIVE Magazine, attracted a fashion-hungry crowd of locals eager to see what St. Louis’ hottest fashion talent has to offer. The Project:Design!

As September weather favors a sporadic predictability that can only be mirrored by professors’ fluctuating homework assignments, many wish to remain snuggled under the covers, tempted to press the snooze button one more time and wander through campus in an ensemble that can only be described as “pajama chic.” If this happens to you, two [...]

The temperature’s dropping, and we’re finally settling in and getting back into academic mode. But is your closet ready for all the events, parties, concerts and classes you’ll be attending this semester? Before registering for classes, you probably consulted your friends, former professors, academic advisors and the annual course handbook. Why not take a similar [...]

Perhaps no photographer has had a more significant impact on fashion than Bill Cunningham. For decades, the man has snapped candid portraits of New Yorkers and their clothing. Recently, “Bill Cunningham New York,” a documentary film, interviewed figures like Anna Wintour about Cunningham’s influence.

We noticed his fresh take on the classic preppy wardrobe. Rather than donning the ubiquitous boat shoes or bright colors, he’s added a touch of cool through darker colors and Frye boots.